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The musician who leads the annual event cancelled it because of the move to put President Donald Trump’s name on the center without approval from Congress.An annual Christmas Eve jazz concert at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington was cancelled because the center’s Donald Trump-appointed board added the president's name to the building last week.

Xmas Eve blues: Kennedy Center jazz show cancelled over Trump renaming

A woman who once starred in Broadway's "The Lion King" as a child was killed in a stabbing over the weekend, New Jersey officials said.Edison police officers were called to a home on Sunday morning over reports of a stabbing where they discovered 26-year-old Imani Dia Smith, the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office said in a statement on Tuesday.

Woman who starred in ‘Lion King’ on Broadway as a child is killed in stabbing, officials say

The Packers clinch a spot in the playoffs with the Lions' loss"We’re playing for each other" — Aaron Jones after Vikings beat GiantsAaron Jones spoke after the Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 16-13.The Detroit Lions were hoping for a gift from the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas.

Vikings squash Lions' playoff chances on Christmas Day, force six turnovers

King Charles preaches spiritual unity in Christmas messageKing Charles delivered a Christmas message urging unity and referencing the past, encouraging Britons to reflect how communities can come together in times of challenge. The tradition of the monarch’s Christmas broadcast dates back to 1932 and was first delivered by George V. It has since become a staple of the holiday for many Britons.

King Charles preaches spiritual unity in Christmas message

The White House will present plans for its ballroom construction at the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) meeting next month.The “East Wing Modernization Project” was added to the agenda of the Jan. 8 NCPC meeting, during which administration officials will give an “information presentation” on its controversial project.

White House to reveal ballroom project details with planning group in January

"It’s rare for me to outright reject a name or name trend, but ... "Some parents draw baby name inspiration from sources like family history, geography or even their favorite foods and brands. Others look to literature, music and pop culture. Still others get ideas from a more surprising source: weapons.

This Aggressive Baby Name Trend Is 'Alarming' Experts

Every week for the duration of the 2025 regular season, USA TODAY Sports will provide timely updates to the NFL's ever-evolving playoff picture − typically starting Sunday afternoon and then moving forward for the remainder of the week (through Monday's and Thursday's games or Saturday's, if applicable.

NFL playoff picture Week 17: Detroit Lions try to stay alive on Christmas

Fans of the hit Netflix series "Stranger Things" were upside down with excitement on Christmas Day as they waited to unwrap the present of three brand new episodes Thursday night.Netflix is scheduled to release the second of a three-part drop in the show's final season at 8 p.m.

Netflix drops 3 new episodes of 'Stranger Things' on Christmas Day

President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched a “powerful and deadly" strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after weeks of accusing their government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.

Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria

A video of a golden retriever refusing to go on a walk has gone viral on TikTok, earning almost 8 million views. But it’s not because Roo looks adorable as he digs his heels into the ground.It is the fact that he has developed a quirky habit that has left his owners Marissa, 28, and Joe Lombardi, 29, perplexed.

Golden Retriever Refuses To Go Out—Then Owner Realizes Who Is Home

King Charles continues to put his own stamp on his annual Christmas Day message.Queen Elizabeth often delivered her address from her desk at her Buckingham Palace residence, often with family photographs in view. This year, King Charles recorded his message at the Lady Chapel in Westminster Abbey.

King Charles breaks tradition with Christmas speech

A dead body washed ashore on Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach on Christmas morning, according to authorities.The victim, a man believed to be in his 50s, was found around 11:20 a.m. Thursday near Brighton 15th Street and Boardwalk East, police and sources said.Grim photos show the corpse lying under a white sheet, just feet from the water.

Dead body washes ashore on NYC beach on Christmas morning

Ukraine has developed an armored ground drone that helped save an injured Ukrainian soldier who had spent 33 days in hiding in no man’s land.

Ukraine develops medical evacuation drones

Turkish authorities have arrested more than 100 people suspected of planning to carry out Islamic State-linked terrorist attacks over Christmas and New Year celebrations in the country.Police raided 124 locations in Istanbul and detained 115 people, the city's public prosecutor said in a post to social media on Thursday.

IS Plot To Attack Christmas, New Year’s Events Stopped In Turkey

Jimmy Kimmel may have wrapped up his final show of 2025, but his criticisms of President Donald Trump have not gone on holiday break.The late-night talk show host spoke to U.K. TV audiences in an alternative Christmas message on Britain's Channel 4, where he said "tyranny is booming" in the United States.

Jimmy Kimmel calls Trump 'King Donny VIII' in UK Christmas message

As the end of the year approaches, millions of Brits will be booking their long-awaited 2026 getaway.In the first six months of 2025, more than 3.8million passports were issued in the United Kingdom.But what often shocks people is that, despite thousands of potential colour options, more than 90 per cent of the world's passports fall into just four tones: red, blue, green and black.

Why passports only come in four colours and what each one means

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB/Gray News) – A man in Nebraska died in what police are calling a “freak accident” in a McDonald’s drive-thru on Tuesday morning.Police and firefighters in Hastings were called to the McDonald’s on 2nd Street before 10:30 a.m., where they found a man trapped between his vehicle and the fast food restaurant payment window.

Man dies in ‘freak accident’ while in McDonald’s drive-thru, police say

In a Reddit post, an 18-year-old woman shared that she has a strained relationship with her parentsNEED TO KNOWAn 18-year-old new mom says her strained relationship with her parents led her to keep her pregnancy privateTensions flared at a Christmas dinner when her parents accused her of being “selfish” for not telling them about her baby

Teen Mom Hides Her Pregnancy from Her Parents. Then They Meet Her Newborn at Christmas Dinner

Annual report details aggressive new nuclear attack posture, hypersonic missile development and aircraft carrier constructionThe Chinese military is continuing a massive, decades-long arms buildup, including a shift in nuclear force doctrine that increases the danger of a direct attack on the U.S., according to the Pentagon’s annual China military power report.

Massive Chinese military buildup threatens U.S. homeland

It was a different time.As parents we always have an idealized image of what the holidays should look like for our families: everyone in matching pajamas, tons of presents around a massive Christmas tree, smiling faces for the family photo. But everybody knows things rarely go exactly as we hope.

7 Years Ago, Kim Kardashian Spent 1.3 Million On The Perfect Holiday Party. This Year, She Can’t Even Get Her Kids To Take A Picture

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A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease Friday, but there was still a risk of high surf along the coast, flash flooding near Los Angeles and avalanches in the Sierra Nevada.Waves near the San Francisco Bay Area could reach up to 25 feet Friday, parts of Southern California were at risk of flooding, and avalanches could hit the Lake Tahoe area, officials warned.

California rain may ease but more mudslides, flooding possible, forecasters say

As the December sun set over central Utah’s sandstone peaks, a couple ventured down a nondescript dirt road to snap photos against the backdrop of a red rock vista. Instead, they stumbled across a grisly discovery among smattered shrubs and parched soil: the decomposed remains of a little girl.

How a backroad discovery led to the arrest of Melodee Buzzard’s mother in the child’s ‘calculated’ killing

A cholesterol medication was recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.A generic version of Lipitor, sold nationwide, was affected.Over 140,000 bottles were recalled. Here’s a list of impacted bottles.Are you taking medications for heart health? If so, check your prescription list, because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a drug company, Ascend Laboratories, recently recalled the cholesterol drug atorvastatin calcium, impacting at least 140,000 bottles.

Cholesterol Medication Recall Impacts Over 140,000 Bottles, FDA Reports

I’m gonna hold your hand when I say this… that drawer at the bottom of your oven probably isn’t for storing sheet trays and 13x9 pans. I know. It's a lot to take in, and you’re probably connecting the dots and figuring out why your pans look a little bit crispier than they used to.

I Just Realized The Drawer Under My Oven Is NOT For Storing Pans—Here's Why

"Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party" had a little something for everyone: hip-hip, country, K-pop and classical-crossover.Trending on BillboardFor those of us who were good this year, Santa brought us Christmas Day gifts, good food and some Doggfather delights.Snoop Dogg headlined the halftime entertainment for Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday Live, a matchup of Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings.

Snoop Dogg Headlines Netflix’s NFL Christmas Entertainment Spot With Huntr/x, Andrea Bocelli & More: Watch

People will think you spent hundredsJennifer Lawrence basically lives in fashionable pieces, many of which are designer. Her latest New York City getup featured The Row, Dior and other high-end brands. And while we love the entire outfit, her Prada shoulder bag totally stole the show.

Jennifer Lawrence’s Wintery Leopard-Print Bag Goes With Everything, and the Look Is Just $24

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles for Vehicle History, focusing on practical insights and detailed automotive analysis.Check out the auction sites and used car listings, and it's not hard to find decomissioned cop-spec cars with reinforced brakes and suspension and some stab plates in the front seats (in case your kids are really wild on road trips).

Here's Why You Don't See Anyone Driving Decommissioned Mail Trucks

A lucky Powerball ticket holder in Arkansas has won an estimated $1.8 billion jackpot, the second largest in US lottery history, after matching all six numbers in Monday’s drawing.The winning ticket, sold at a Murphy USA gas station in Cabot, Arkansas, matched 4, 25, 31, 52, 59, and the red Powerball 19, ending a record-breaking drawing cycle.

$1.8 billion Powerball winner could remain anonymous for some time under Arkansas law

A TikTok video showing a traveler’s worst luggage nightmare has gone viral on TikTok.The clip was shared by @kelssssricardoooo and has amassed over 2.6 million views since it was posted on December 1. Text overlaid on the video reads: "Thinking about the time my mom’s luggage came out like this."

Tourist Mortified As Mom’s Bag Arrives After Flight—and There’s a Problem

From hidden bottle storage to the perfect punch-stirring surface, see how this clever furniture swap maximizes space without sacrificing styleThe finest home bars serve as more than mere storage for bottles and glassware; they act as a design-led focal point within a living or dining room.A successful home bar requires both generous storage and a practical surface for crafting cocktails.

Goldie Hawn’s Rustic Console Table Is the Sophisticated and Functional Design Alternative to the Traditional Bar Cart – And It's Oddly Replicable

Most stories keep going even after we set down our microphones and the music fades up. That's why, at the end of each year, we look back and we take stock.We call this tradition "The Rest of the Story." And we bring you updates on the stories we've reported, and from the people we've met along the way.